Are more departures coming to the Syracuse football team?

Syracuse, NY -- People ask me all the time about what I do when football season is over. I tell them, football season is never over. I offer this week's news as evidence that it keeps on churning. Plus ...

An SU official said today it is unknown if offensive tackle Nick Speller and safety Randy McKinnon are leaving the team. The school said it hoped to have an updated roster by the end of the semester or the start of the spring semester. Both names have surfaced on internet message boards as imminent departures.

Head coach Doug Marrone said last night on his radio program that he's in the market for an indoor practice facility. It's unknown if he means a new structure, a bubble or the repurposing of the arena at Manley Field House. Director of athletics Daryl Gross did not respond to an email asking about the Marrone comment.

Speaking of the Good Doctor, he seems to be keeping a low profile these days.

Curious that Skip Holtz has not been mentioned in the discussion around the Notre Dame job. Holtz, the East Carolina head coach, all but backed out of the Syracuse opportunity this time a year ago because of the Notre Dame situation, which is his dream job.

The All-Big East Conference team should be released next Wednesday. It's likely no Syracuse player will make the first team.

A handful of seniors with remaining eligibility may or may not be asked to return next season. They include Nico Scott, Tucker Baumbach, Donte Davis, Jim McKenzie and Ryan Bartholomew.